Chef de Partie - Bowood

Bowood Golf; South Bowood; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Uniform provided

Meals on duty

Pension

Free parking

Bowood House & Gardens access

Golf membership discount

Spa products discount

Employee assistance program

Company events

Job summary

Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Wiltshire is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen team. You will prepare and present high-quality dishes, manage your section, and support senior chefs while maintaining food hygiene standards.

This role offers live-in accommodation options, a supportive brigade, and opportunities to develop your skills in a 4‑star setting with rosette ambitions. Flexibility for evenings, weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, Senior Commis Chef, or Demi Chef de Partie

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high‑quality dishes to agreed standards
• Manage your designated kitchen section efficiently
• Support senior chefs with menu preparation and service delivery
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Assist with stock control and minimise food waste
• Work collaboratively within a professional kitchen brigade
• Deliver exceptional standards during busy service periods

Job description

Chef de Partie – Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, Wiltshire. An exciting opportunity to develop your skills, progress your career, and work in one of the most beautiful locations in Wiltshire.

The Role

As Chef de Partie, your key responsibilities include preparing high‑quality dishes, managing your kitchen section, supporting senior chefs, maintaining food hygiene, assisting with stock control, working collaboratively, and delivering exceptional standards during busy services.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high‑quality dishes to agreed standards
• Manage your designated kitchen section efficiently
• Support senior chefs with menu preparation and service delivery
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Assist with stock control and minimise food waste
• Work collaboratively within a professional kitchen brigade
• Deliver exceptional standards during busy service periods

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, Senior Commis Chef, or Demi Chef de Partie
• Experience working within a 4‑star hotel, luxury hospitality venue, rosette restaurant, or high‑volume kitchen
• Strong culinary skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• A positive attitude, commitment, and enthusiasm
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• Enhanced holiday entitlement (31 days including Bank Holidays)
• Uniform provided
• Meals whilst on duty
• Pension
• Free on‑site parking
• Free entry to Bowood House and Gardens during the open season
• Hugely discounted Golf Membership (upon successful completion of probation)
• Discounted spa treatments and 50% off our beautiful Templespa products
• Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality Action
• Company events

Location: Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, rural estate near Calne. Live‑in accommodation provided or own reliable transport required.

Apply today to join the Bowood team.